Multi-Skilled Operative

Connect2Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority service provider in Ashford is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative/Maintenance Person to ensure building safety and upkeep. The role involves general maintenance tasks, health and safety compliance, and working with families. Ideal candidates have previous experience in building maintenance and gardening. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00, with no weekend work required.

Benefits

No weekend working

37 hours per week

Qualifications

• Previous experience of general building maintenance and gardening.
• Ability to use a range of basic tools and machinery.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements / COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the home.
• Implement and monitor all Health and Safety at work requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external areas.
• Undertake Minor plumbing repairs.
• Monitor the boiler/heating systems.
• Assist the operational staff as required.

Skills

General building maintenance

Gardening

Basic tools and machinery

Understanding of health and safety requirements

Job description

About Us

Connect2Kent provides a managed service across all sectors providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into Kent County Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role - Multi-Skilled Operative/Maintenance Person

Ensure the security of the establishment, and that the building is safe and compliant with current regulations. To upkeep general maintenance, service of internal and external buildings and surrounding areas. Specific duties will vary according to the short break unit.

What is the day-to-day of the role

• Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the home, inside and out, including decorating, repairs on furnishings and buildings to ensure a safe environment is maintained. Liaising with the Home Manager to identify any priorities.
• Implement and monitor all Health and Safety at work requirements and any relevant legislation. Assist in keeping facilities management logs up to date, along with regulation paperwork.
• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas, Inspect outside fabric of building and all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc. Report/repair defects as appropriate.
• Maintain landscaping of external areas to include grass mowing, pruning and other aspects of gardening as required.
• Undertake Minor plumbing repairs i.e. fixing or replacing taps, unblocking toilets, repair minor leaks, replacement of TRVs etc.
• Monitor the boiler/heating systems and order oil supplies (if relevant) to ensure it is kept running on a day-to-day basis to meet the home's needs.
• Assist the operational staff where required / directed to do so to move furniture, etc
• Oversee the annual testing of electrical portable appliances in the home.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as may be required by the Home Manager.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Previous experience of general building maintenance and gardening.
• Ability to use a range of basic tools and machinery.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements / COSHH etc
• Able to work with and be sensitive to the needs of children and their families.

Benefits

• No weekend working. 37 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00

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Connect2Kent

is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.